27970 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27970 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27970 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27970 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,799 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,431 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $25,926 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $345,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 53.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 78.55% |
27970 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,016 | 34.6% |
| Black | 1,568 | 53.41% |
| Hispanic | 306 | 10.42% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 46 | 1.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27970 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 38 | 10.73% |
| Black | 282 | 79.66% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 9.04% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27970 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 158 | 8.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 207 | 11.17% |
| High School Diploma | 675 | 36.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 0.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 140 | 7.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 334 | 18.02% |
| Associates Degree | 230 | 12.41% |
| Masters Degree | 86 | 4.64% |
| Professional Degree | 13 | 0.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.11% |
